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The Audience at the Apollo Theatre from 21 April 2014, with press night on 5 May 2015 and is booking to 25 July 2015
Run time 2 hours 15 minutes including interval
Includes interval
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Stephen Daldry directs Kristin Scott Thomas in Peter Morgan’s new play The Audience which was a sell-out show with Helen Mirren at The Gielgud.
As queen for sixty years, Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace - a meeting like no other in British public life – it is private. Both parties have an unspoken agreement never to repeat what is said. Not even to their spouses.
The Audience play breaks this contract of silence - and imagines a series of pivotal meetings between the Downing Street incumbents and their Queen. From Churchill to Cameron, each Prime Minister has used these private conversations as a sounding board and a confessional - sometimes intimate, sometimes explosive. In turn, the Queen can’t help but reveal her own self as she advises, consoles and, on occasion, teases. From young mother to grandmother these private audiences chart the arc of the second Elizabethan Age. Politicians come and go through the revolving door of electoral politics, while she remains constant, waiting to welcome her next Prime Minister.
Special notes
PLEASE NOTE: Kristin Scott Thomas will not be appearing in the matinee performance of The Audience on 27th June 2015!!!
Recent Reviews
It was a very entertaining performance. As a foreigner I especially liked the combination of the play and the reactions of the British audience..
I loved the production; lovely to see something re: the queen while visiting London, since I missed the Jubilee celebrations. Great treatment of the concept and superb portrayals of counterpart characters as well. Especially moving to include Elizabeth the young girl. My favorite thing about all London theater is the great opportunity to see favorite actors. I sat in the grand circle, 28A I believe. Wish it had been marked as "view slightly obstructed" I couldn't see past the lighting unless I leaned forward. Wouldn't go back to the Apollo
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The production was funnier than I expected (I had not read reviews) and the second half was particularly strong in all respects. Very well judged and performed - Kristin Scott Thomas was amazing and fully deserved the standing ovation at the curtain call. Well done!
It was by far my best purchase for the time I was in London! Fun, interesting and incredible actors.
Show was fantastic. Intelligently witty all the way through. Enjoyment of evening badly spoilt by ludicrously small seat. I am 6ft5" tall and spoke to London Direct office to get seat E22 in the Dress Circle which showed on their seating plan as having no seat in front of it. Their office confirmed that this was so. I was angry to find on arrival that this was not the case and that the only possible way of sitting down was to twist sideways and put my legs in the gangway which was acutely uncomfortable. As the show was completely sold out, the theatre could not offer an alternative. This was not at all satisfactory, since the show itself was great.
Enjoyed play. Seats so cramped my legs hurt!
Brlliant script. Very funny in places and also informative
Excellent! We really enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed the production. It was well written and there were some fine performances.
Outstanding. Intelligent, educative and beautifully presented
Supporting cast a surprising revelation
Latest The Audience News
News
Last Chance To See The audience Starring Kristin Scott Thomas As The Queen
Stephen Daldry’s hit production of Peter Morgan’s The Audience will complete its run at the Apollo Theatre on 25 July 2015 as previously announced. The production, starring Kristin Scott Thomas as The Queen, opened in May to critical acclaim. The Audience - a play about the weekly meeting between the Queen and her Prime Ministers - has designs by Bob Crowley, with lighting by Rick Fisher, sound by Paul Arditti and music by Paul Englishby.
22 Jun, 2015 | By Jacob Porteous
Reviews / Features
Review: The Audience Is Superb Theatre With A Faultless Performance From Kristin Scott Thomas
While Helen Mirren receives plaudits on Broadway, including a Tony nomination, for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth ll in Peter Morgan's play, Kristen Scott Thomas has what some might consider the unenviable task of taking over the role for a new West End run of The Audience. To say that she rises to occasion is something of an understatement.
9 May, 2015 | By Tony Peters
News / Casting
Further Casting Updates For The Audience Starring Kristin Scott Thomas
Stephen Daldry’s production will preview at the Apollo Theatre from 21 April 2015, with press night on 5 May 2015 and is booking to 25 July 2015. The Audience has designs by Bob Crowley, with lighting by Rick Fisher, sound by Paul Arditti and music by Paul Englishby.
13 Feb, 2015 | By Jacob Porteous
Reviews / Features
Review: Hope "A Spirited Assurance That All Is Not Lost"
Jack Thorne reminds us that there's a formidable hunger for political change among Britons once again in John Tiffany's striking production.
★★★★
"The world's sort of pointless - if you don't try."
Cherished playwright Jack Thorne's second Royal Court offering lives up to its title in suggesting there's possibility for big change in 21st century austerity Britain. We follow the Labour council of a small, working-class town as they go about the inherently damning process of deciding and implementing £22 million worth of local budget cuts. Thorne's latest play is a well-rounded production of powerfully relevant writing peppered with meaningful humor and rather superb acting.
4 Dec, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct
News
10 Shows You MUST See in 2015
With Christmas just round the corner and this weekend set to be the busiest shopping day of the year, you can beat the crowds and gift the joy of theatre to those you love this Christmas, there really is a show for everyone. So swap those socks for Shaw, the scarf for High Society and for the boys who never grow up there’s J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan.
3 Dec, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct
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PRESS RELEASE: Stephen Daldry To Direct Kristin Scott Thomas In The Audience, Ticket On Sale Now!
Kristin Scott Thomas will play the Queen in a new version of Peter Morgan’s The Audience. Stephen Daldry’s production will preview at the Apollo Theatre from 21 April 2015, with press night on 5 May 2015 and is booking to 25 July 2015. The Audience tickets on sale today (31 October 2014). The Audience has designs by Bob Crowley, with lighting by Rick Fisher, sound by Paul Arditti and music by Paul Englishby. Further casting to be announced.
31 Oct, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct
News
Kristin Scott Thomas stars in West End revival of #TheAudience at the Apollo Theatre from April 2015
Bas Bamigboye in the Daily Mail has confirmed the rumours that Kristin Scott Thomas will star in a West End revival of The Audience by Peter Morgan.
31 Oct, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct
News / Awards
Helen Mirren in The Audience wins the London Theatre Direct Play Of The Year at SOBOM Awards
The London Theatre Direct Award for Play Of The Year of the past year was Awarded to The Audience at the SOBOM Awards. Starring Helen Mirren, The Audience captivated audiences at London's Gielgud Theatre.
1 Apr, 2014 | By Tom Stratford
News
Your Favourite #TheatreMoments in 2013
We asked our lovely Twitter followers what their favourite #TheatreMoments in 2013 were. Here is a selection of your favourite moments. Happy New Year Everyone!
31 Dec, 2013 | By London Theatre Direct
News
Let The Dames Begin! Helen Mirren vs Judi Dench
You wait and wait to catch a dame and then two come along at once. Typical! Here in Theatreland nothing quite creates a theatresizzle like a show that you know is going to be unmissable. Anyone with years of stunning performances on both stage and screen usually guarantees that a West End outing will deliver the goods. Pedigrees don't come much greater than Dame Helen Mirren and Dame Judi Dench, both of whom have impending London shows opening.
5 Mar, 2013 | By London Theatre Direct
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